Atherosclerosis
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Symptoms and Side Effects
-Erectial disfunction
-Heart Attack (Transient ischemic Attacks)
-Mini Strokes
-Poor wound healing
-Shortness of breath
-Stroke
-Death
Surgeries
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Also known as coronary angioplasty procedure that opens blocked or narrowed coronary (heart) arteries.
Carotid endarterectomy
The Best
Prognosis
Diagnosed
-EKG (Electrocardiogram) :Detects and records the hearts electrical activities and can also records the strength and timing of electrical signals as they pass the heart.
-Chest X Ray
-Echocardiography : uses sounds waves to create a picture of the heart.
-Computed Tomography Scan
Citations
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/atherosclerosis/treatment#MedicalProcedures
http://www.bcis.org.uk/images/PCI_cartoon.JPG
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Blausen_0152_CABG_All.png
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfAqC1oPbkw
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/atherosclerosis/diagnosis
Mayo clinic and others